US President Donald Trump has made a significant statement regarding the leadership of an independent Palestine following the Gaza agreement, explicitly rejecting Mahmoud Abbas as the next president. Trump characterized Abbas, the current head of the Palestinian Authority, as "old" and not fitting the profile of the leader Palestine needs at this critical juncture, while this declaration comes amidst intense speculation surrounding who will lead the new Palestinian state.
Trump Endorses Barghouti
In an interview with Time Magazine, Donald Trump stated that while Mahmoud Abbas possesses knowledge about Palestine, he can't be its leader. Trump further revealed his decision to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the immediate release of Marwan Barghouti, currently imprisoned in an Israeli jail, while hamas also seeks to make Barghouti, who has been detained by Israel since 2002 and is considered a symbol of Palestinian resistance, the president.
Who is Mahmoud Abbas, while
Mahmoud Abbas has served as the head of the Palestinian Authority since 2005, succeeding Yasser Arafat. Born in Galilee, Palestine, in 1935, Abbas completed his education in Syria. Before becoming the head of the Palestinian Authority, he held the position of Prime Minister. Abbas was actively involved in the Palestinian movement alongside Yasser Arafat and currently represents Palestine at United Nations meetings. However, he faces opposition within Palestine, with many accusing him. Of acting on behalf of the US and European countries. The militant group Hamas also disapproves of Abbas'ss leadership, while
Efforts to Form a New Government
Following the Gaza agreement, efforts are underway to form a new Palestinian government. The agreement stipulates that Hamas will have no role in this new administration, while however, Hamas has declared that it won't accept any external government in Gaza, leading to an ambiguous situation regarding the future governance of the region.
